Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen (3rd Right) pose for a group photo session with ASEAN and Japanese Leaders during the 13th ASEAN-Japan Summit held in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 29.

The 17th ASEAN Summit continues today with the ASEAN Leaders' meeting their Dialogue Partner counterparts from Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), China and the three countries as the Plus Three grouping.

Ha Noi, 28 October 2010
"Improved transport infrastructure has opened access to our remote town and brought development and tourists to the place," noted a resident in a rural area in the ASEAN region.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

The United Nations Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon accompanied by Cambodia’s Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith visit this morning to the Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum, a former notorious Khmer Rouge Prison (S21) and makes a short statement as well as holds a press conference there.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports opens the Development Workshop on HIV/AIDS Annual Operational Plan 2011 in Siem Reap Provincial Town on Oct. 25 under the Presidency of the Ministry’s Secretary of State H.E. Mok Van.

H.E. DR. SOK AN, Deputy Prime Minister,

Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers,

Chairman of the Khmer Rouge Task Force and Signatory to the Agreement between the Royal Government of Cambodia and United Nations on the occasion of the visit to the ECCC of His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations

ECCC, October 27, 2010

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-Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations and Madame

-Excellencies Under and Assistant Secretaries-General of the United Nations

-Judges, Co-Prosecutors, Staff of the ECCC

-Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Today I am honoured to welcome Your Excellency Secretary-General and Madame, and distinguished members of your delegation on this visit to the ECCC.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

AKP-Phnom Penh Saturday, October 23, 2010
by Ouk Kimseng
The issue of traditional news media in Cambodia is drawing ever stronger attention among journalists of the nation as new news media(internet publication including website, web blog or the 3rd generation of the internet

Information Minister H.E. Khieu Kanharith presides over here today the 2010 Deaf Day, under the topic “Deaf People Have Rights to Access to Information” organized by Cambodian Disabled People Organization (CDPO) in cooperation with USAID, Handicap International, and Action on Disability and Development (ADD) with the participations of more than 100 disabled people. Photo: Sous Samrith

Thursday, October 21, 2010

AkP-Phnom Penh, Thursady, October 21, 2010
by Ouk KimsengThai Prime Minster Abhisit Vejjajiva is convinced that the 3rd meeting with his Cambodian counterpart will see more positive approaches to narrow the gap of differences on border

A high-level delegation of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia led by its President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin left here yesterday morning for a state and friendship visit to the People’ s Republic of China.

Senior Lawmaker H.E. Cheam Yeap, Chairman of the Economy, Finance, Banking and Audit Commission of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, presides over here today the 3rd Sub-Regional Symposium for Parliamentarians on Child Health and Sustainable Immunization Financing.

Senior Minister H.E. Nhim Vanda (middle), First Vice President of the National Committee for Disaster Management, addresses the opening Consultation Workshop On Draft of Disaster Management Law jointly organized by the National Committee for the Disaster Management and other relevant institutions.

Senior Minister H.E. Chhay Than, Minister of Planning delivers a speech in Phnom Penh on Wednesday while he was presiding over the Seminar On the Statistical Results of Cambodia Socio-Economic Survey 2009.

AkP-Phnom Penh, Thursady, October 21, 2010
by Ouk KimsengThai Prime Minster Abhisit Vejjajiva is convinced that the 3rd meeting with his Cambodian counterpart will see more positive approaches to narrow the gap of differences on border

Undersecretary of State at the Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, chairs at Phnom Penh’s Intercontinental Hotel today the Preparatory Senior Officials Meeting of the 32nd Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry.
Photo: Hun Yuth Kun

Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with the German Federal Foreign Office open here today the ASEAN Experts Group On Competition (AEGC) 2nd Socialization Workshop on “ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Competition Policy” under the presidency of H.E. Mao Thora, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce with the participation of trade representatives from the ASEAN countries.
Photo: Sous Samrith

Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts in collaboration with the UNESCO’s Office in Phnom Penh open a Workshop here on Tuesday to disseminate the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, which Cambodia ratified in 2007.
Photo: Pal Song

Cambodian National Assembly President Samdech Akka Moha Ponhear Chakrei Heng Samrin shakes hands with National Assembly First Vice President H.E. Nguon Nhel and other lawmakers at Phnom PenhSamdech Heng Samrin, who is accompanied by his wife and other lawmakers, will pay an official visit to the People’s Republic of China from October 20 to 26.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

His Majesty Preah Bath Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia cuts red ribbon this morning to inaugurate the New Cabinet Building of Prime Minister and International Conference Center “Peace Building” and the Cabinet Building of the Council of Ministers “Friendship Building” on Phnom Penh’s Russian Federation Boulevard.
Photo: Chey Phum Pul

Cambodia’s garment and textile exports increased by 17 percent during the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year, according to Chinese News Agency Xinhua.

From January to September this year, Cambodia has exported the garments and textiles worth of 2.27 billion U.S. dollars, 17 percent increase from 1.94 billion U.S. dollars from January to September last year, according to the statistics released by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday.

Countries breakdown figures recorded that the exports to the United States of America rose by 13.3 percent to 1.32 billion U.S. dollars from 1.16 billion U.S. dollars the same period of last year.

To the European countries increased by 15.8 percent to 563.78 million U.S. dollars from 486.57 million U.S. dollars.

And to other foreign markets rose by 29 percent to 353.38 million U.S. from 273.50 million U.S. dollars.

According to the data provided by Ministry of Commerce, there are currently more than 320,000 garment workers, among them more than 290,000 are women all are working in nearly 300 factories across the country.--AKP

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has said that the recent rain floods have damaged some 6,000 ha of short-term rice in Pursat Province, which is greater than the damage to rice in Kampong Thom Province hit by Typhoon Ketsana last year.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony in Phnom Penh Monday, Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen pointed out that the rain floods were not as severe as Typhoon Ketsana; however it is more widespread in the provinces.

The torrential rains last weeks have caused rain floods in many areas in a number of provinces and towns, including the low areas in Capital City of Phnom Penh, Takeo, Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, and Pursat. The rain floods have so far claimed four lives and damaged the rice crops and infrastructures.

However, the Prime Minister said he was confident in the rice production quantity in the coming harvest season as rice growing this year is generally good, exceeding 4% or 10,000 ha. over the target.

Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen appreciated the competent authorities of all levels, the National Committee for Disaster Management and Cambodian Red Cross for their joint efforts to help people.--AKP
(By Ravuth M.)

AKP: Phnom Penh October 27, 2005
"I am only responsible for all parts of the remaining territory", reaffirmed Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Cambodian government during his speech at a ceremony of Wanda Institute in Phnom Penh October 27, 2005.

AKP: Phnom Penh October 27, 2005
Deputy prime minister H.E. Sar Kheng provides rice seed to farmers in Pursat province in anticipation of natural change for rice farming in the locality and fuel for water pumping machines in case of drought in late rice farming season.

AKP: Phnom Penh October 27, 2005
H.E. Chan Sarun, Minister of Agriculture declared the establishment of an emergency market in an effort to eliminate a sort of pest that is threatening the cultivated areas in the country.
"Farmers can collect golden snails from the field and sell them to agriculture departments ", the Minister said

AKP: Phnom Penh October 26, 2005
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affair, Samdech Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia will lead a top-level delegation to attend the 2nd Summit on strategy for economic co-operation or

AKP: Phnom Penh October 26, 2005
The Royal Government of Cambodia is fully prepared to take part in regional effort to prevent bird-flu from being pandemic in the country, says H.E. Nhim Vanda, first vice-chairman of Cambodia’s National Committee on Disaster Management (NCDM) .

AKP: Phnom Penh October 26, 2005
H.E. Morm Bunheng, Secretary of State at the ministry of Health, said that the rate of children’s death decreased from 93 to 66 out of 1000 lives and the death rate of those under 5 from 124 to 83 out of 1000 births.

AKP: Phnom Penh October 26, 2005
Cambodia’s Association of Engineering Institutions and Organization to Save War Victims in Cambodia signed October 24, 2005 Memorandum of Understanding on the Cooperation Agreement to source fund for the

Four veterinary specialists are dispatched Wednesday to Ratanakiri province where case of foot-and-mouth disease are affecting cows and buffalos.
According to the Animal Health and Production Department, the team will only help local farmers to treat the

Head of the Royal Government of Cambodia appealed to authorities and people at all levels make concerted effort to immediately minimize the problem of Big-Small brothers at school and liquidate the use of addicted drugs among the youth.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has declared that he had to defend himself against slanderous allegation against his government on territory issue.
Addressing the ceremony to confer Degrees to graduates in Phnom Penh Monday, the Prime Minister said

Along with many supporting letters from other institutions such as provincial and municipal authorities and people, Kandal Province has came up with a petition in support of the October 10, 2005 joint declaration between Cambodia-Vietnam.

AKP:Phnom Penh October 24, 2005
903 Cambodian students from Technical Pedagogy and National Institute of Technology received their Degrees at a ceremony October 24, 2005 presided over by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen.

October 20, 2005 Phnom Penh: AKP
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said he has asked the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to release more non-refunded aid to Cambodia for the improvement and development of road communication infrastructure in the Kingdom.

October 20, 2005 Phnom Penh: AKP
Cambodian deputy Prime Minister H.E. Sok An called on all Cambodian people and Khmer language-educated persons to abide by the Khmer literature as defined and written in the newly-published dictionary on Khmer

October 20, 2005 Phnom Penh: AKP
The Royal Government of Cambodia has taken strong action against allegations on territorial issue, viewed as political attack against the ruling parties, especially the prominent Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen.
For years now, opposition politicians and some NGO activists have repeatedly made either direct or indirect

The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) denounced as groundless and unlawful acts allegations (on territorial issue) against the Royal Government of Cambodia, Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and the ruling party.
In its October 18, 2005 statement signed by its president Samdech Chea Sim, the CPP said a group of

Cambodian deputy Prime Minister Samdech Norodom Sirivudh called on the United States of America to help explore oil mines in Cambodia's territorial waters.
Samdech Norodom Sirivudh, who is also co-Minister of Interior made the suggestion at an audience on October

Cambodian sports institution is ready to dispatch two teams of petanque players to take part in the 23rd SEA Game to be held in the Philippines. Im Sophat, the coach for the Men's has confirmed that eight players would compete in the game. The female

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen left Phnom Penh today for the 2nd Asean-China Exhibition to be held in Naning city, Quangxi province of China. The Expo will run from Wednesday through Saturday.
"The Prime Minister is expected to deliver a speech at the function", said Srey Thamrung, an advisor to Samdech Hun Sen.

The Ministry of Transport and Public Work is urged to take action in repairing two lines of national roads linking the capital city of Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen suggested on October 17, 2005 in Kampong Cham province that the ministry cooperate with public work departments of Phnom Penh, Kandal and Kampong Cham to repair roads 6A and 7 in urgent manner.

Head of the Royal Government of Cambodia said on October 17, 2005 that he was considering to file a law suit against Prince Sisowat Thomico, a member of royal dynasty on defamation.
The prince will be the 7th persons being sued by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, following the October 10, 2005 signing of additional provisions attached to the 1985 Treaty on Border Demarcation between the governments of Cambodia and Vietnam.

Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Cambodia Royal Government has made appeal to authorities at all levels and farmers to pay attention to reserving water for rice farming in reparation to cope with drought that may take place by late monsoon season.